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Human Resources (HR) stories - Page 11

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AI voice platform Huckleberry transforms workplace feedback

Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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Huckleberry, an AI voice platform, revolutionises workplace feedback by enabling quick, accessible 360-degree reviews without HR involvement.
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Michio Kondo named Fujifilm Australia Chief Executive Officer

Sat, 9th Aug 2025
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Michio Kondo will become CEO of Fujifilm Australia in mid-2025, succeeding Richie Matoba and leading operations across Australia and New Zealand.
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How to present HR software to your finance team

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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HR leaders must prepare solid ROI, cost, and risk data to convince finance teams that HR software is a strategic investment, not just a cost centre.
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Rippling's rapid growth driven by tailored HR tech for Australia

Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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Rippling's HR tech boom in Australia, with 80+ staff, tailored tools, and USD $450m raised, supports local firms growing globally amid rising compliance needs.
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Cybersecurity starts within - empowering employees to defend against digital threats

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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Businesses must empower employees through HR-led cybersecurity education and tech to prevent costly cyberattacks and safeguard company data and trust.
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Internal-themed phishing emails drive sharp rise in staff clicks

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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KnowBe4's Q2 2025 report reveals a sharp rise in staff clicking on phishing emails disguised as internal HR or IT messages, highlighting ongoing security challenges.
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Why your workplace 'perks' aren't perking

Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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Freebies alone won't build a strong workplace culture; employees seek purpose, recognition and clear development to stay motivated and committed.
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KnowBe4 named a top workplace for 2025 in cybersecurity sector

Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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KnowBe4 has been named a 2025 Top Workplaces Industry winner by Energage, recognised for its supportive culture in the cybersecurity sector.
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Major gap found between HR spend & employees' top priorities

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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Research reveals flexible work and mental health support top employees' priorities for 2026, urging firms to align budgets with actual workforce needs.
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AI leaders urge ethics, data & trust to unlock value

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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AI leaders in Australia and New Zealand highlight ethics, trust, and quality data as essential to unlocking AI's full potential for business and society.
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Deel unveils AI payroll upgrades, new pay features for NZ staff

Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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Deel unveils AI payroll upgrades and new pay features in New Zealand to ease onboarding, payroll, and empower employees with early wage access and clearer payslips.
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aconso unveils Insights tool for real-time HR data analytics

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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aconso launches aconso Insights, a real-time HR analytics tool integrating with PowerBI and Tableau to enhance workforce data-driven decision-making.
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Contract inefficiencies cost global economy AUD $3.13 trillion

Mon, 7th Jul 2025
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Inefficient contract management costs the global economy AUD $3.13 trillion annually, hindering productivity despite advances in digital tools and AI adoption.
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Freshworks launches AI tool to streamline staff transitions

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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Freshworks unveils Freshservice Journeys, an AI-driven tool designed to streamline employee transitions like onboarding and offboarding across departments.
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Unit4 ERPx launches on Microsoft Azure Marketplace worldwide

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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Unit4 has launched its cloud-native ERPx platform on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, broadening access for organisations worldwide to its AI-powered ERP solution.
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How AI agents can help enterprise teams to scale

Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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By 2028, 33% of enterprises will use AI agents to boost productivity and scale efficiently, transforming workflows beyond traditional automation methods.
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Oracle Red Bull Racing adopts cloud suite to boost F1 operations

Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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Oracle Red Bull Racing is adopting Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications to enhance finance, HR and customer operations, boosting efficiency under F1's strict cost cap.
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Emburse launches Sage Intacct Connector for enhanced spend control

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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Emburse has launched the Sage Intacct Connector to streamline expense management and enhance spending control for small and mid-sized businesses.
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Remote launches global HRIS to streamline cross-border hiring

Wed, 11th Jun 2025
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Remote has launched a global HRIS to simplify cross-border hiring, helping firms manage compliance and payroll for distributed teams across multiple countries.
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Hyland appoints Sharon Brand as Chief Human Resources Officer

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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Hyland has appointed Sharon Brand as Chief Human Resources Officer to lead global HR strategy and foster an inclusive, high-performing workplace culture.